Will Northwestern University or its affiliates rely on an external IRB?
On a case-by-case basis, Northwestern University and its affiliates may rely on (i.e., cede review to) an External IRB. The Northwestern IRB Office reviews and determines when it is appropriate for Northwestern University and its affiliates to rely on an external IRB from another institution/organization in alignment with the requirements outlined in “SOP: External IRBs (HRP-092).” Please refer to the IRB Office Reliance webpages for additional information about the reliance process. On the “Northwestern Relying on an External IRB” webpage, you will find reliance agreement templates, tutorials on how to submit a request for Northwestern to rely on an External IRB in eIRB+, and guidance documents, including our SOPs and workflows.